Future Proofing Your Family Grazing Business
2025-02-26 10:00 - 2025-02-27 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Townsville Yacht Club & Marina, 1 Plume Street, Townsville, Qld, 4810, Australia
Communication considerations for family businesses
Date: 26 and 27 February 2025
Location: Townsville Yacht Club
The Future Proofing Your Family Grazing Business workshop series is returning for its second session. Part 1 brought together graziers from across the region to help them prepare their family business for future changes and challenges.
Join Jill Rigney, The Right Mind at session 2 to find out:

How to separate business and family
Understanding family dynamics
How to run family meetings
Tips to be a more effective communicator

Registrations are now open.

Click here to view the full event flyer

GroWQ ag industry roundtable and networking lunch
2025-02-26 13:00 - 17:00 | Qld
GroWQ invites you to an Ag industry roundtable and networking lunch.
Hear from industry and service providers about their current projects and programs, including:

Prue Button, GroWQ
Ally Murray, SQNNSW Innovation Hub
Sonya Cullen, Department of Regional and Rural Development
Brad Whittington, QRIDA
Geoff Penton, Desert Channels Qld
Vol Norris, AgForce
Meg Bassingwaighte, CHRRUP
Dr Donna Ross, RFDS
Nicki Heslon, Western Qld Drought Appeal
Rachael Webster, RAPD
Andrew Bryant, Australian Rural Leadership Foundation
Fiona Bradshaw, FRRR
Sammy Hesley, Rural Financial Counselling Service, North Queensland
Jane Tincknell and Millie Sheales, Department of Primary Industries
Joy McClymont, Country Universities Centre
Lachlan Rich, DPIR Rural Economic Growth.

Tickets are $30 each – buy yours here.

AgForce policy engagement and CoR roadshow — Eulo
2025-02-27 07:00 - 09:00 | Eulo Queen Hotel, Leo Street, Eulo, Queensland, 4491, Australia
Join the AgForce Policy team for a casual gathering to hear the current industry updates.
Other topics for discussion include:

your chain of responsibility obligations
an update of regional telecommunications
feral pig control.

Take this opportunity to talk to AgForce about what policy priorities matter most to you and your business, share your experiences and concerns, while helping shape the future for rural advocacy in South West Queensland.

Practically speaking: Biosecurity — Roma
2025-02-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Roma Saleyards Complex, Roma, Queensland, 4455, Australia
Biosecurity Queensland, AgForce Queensland and Maranoa Regional Council invite you to come along to
Practically Speaking: Biosecurity, Thursday 27th February at Roma Saleyards to discuss recommended biosecurity risk mitigation and response procedures.

Morning tea will be provided and RSVP would be appreciated for catering purposes.

If you have a biosecurity question you would like addressed on the day please email them along with your rsvp to –

land.management@maranoa.qld.gov.au

This is a joint local initiative to discuss biosecurity risks, prevention, preparedness and response options. Please share this information with your contacts and take this opportunity to send through your questions.

Remote first aid training — Oasis Roadhouse
2025-02-27 08:00 - 16:00 | The Lynd Oasis Roadhouse, Kennedy Developmental Road, Conjuboy, Qld, 4872, Australia
Gulf Savannah NRM brings to you, Remote First Aid Training.
Remote First Aid Training will be delivered by Kim Cardwell from Far North Queensland First Aid Training.
The day will provide attendees with the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response to a casualty in a situation where medical assistance is likely to be delayed.
Participants will receive accreditation for completion.
Lunch and morning tea provided.
Book early
Spaces are limited so be sure to book your spot.
When booking online make sure you include your USI Number and date of birth.
This project received grant funding from the Australian Government.

Pasture dieback field day — Tannymorel
2025-02-27 15:00 - 18:00 | 91 Graysons Siding Road, Tannymorel, 91 Graysons Siding Road, Tannymorel, Queensland, 4372, Australia
Stay ahead of pasture dieback!
Join DPI’s Sown Pastures team for an interactive and practical session focused on pasture dieback management.
Hear about:

what is pasture dieback?
identifying pasture dieback
identifying pasture mealy bugs
management after dieback.

Register today!

AgForce policy engagement and CoR roadshow — Cunnamulla
2025-02-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Gamarren, 6202 Gamarren Road, Widgeegoara, Queensland, 4490, Australia

AgForce policy engagement and CoR roadshow — Bollon
2025-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Bollon Hotel, 30 Main St, Bollon, Queensland, 4488, Australia

Carbon EDGE workshop – Katherine
2025-03-04 - 2025-03-05 | Charles Darwin University, Katherine Campus, Lot 5626 Stuart Highway, Cossack, NT, 0850, Australia
The Carbon EDGE workshop has been designed specifically for red meat producers who are looking to understand “what do I need to know?” in the carbon and sustainability space. It will answer questions such as how to reduce on-farm emissions whilst improving productivity, how to increase carbon sequestration, and what is happening in the supply chain.
By the end of the workshop, you will have a clear understanding of next steps to take on farm, including what data you may need to collect and an action plan to reduce emissions. The focus is also on this adding to your overall profitability of your business.
For a detailed overview of what the course covers download the Carbon EDGE workshop outline (PDF, 305KB).
Presented by:

Stuart Smith, Pinion Advisory (10+ years of agriculture experience in the NT)
Rhonda Toms Morgan, ConnectAg

Register here: Carbon EDGE Katherine – 4 March 2025
Supported by Territory Natural Resource Management.

BeefUp Forum - Broome
2025-03-04 - 2025-03-05 | Broome, Broome , WA, 6725, Australia
Travelling to all corners of northern Australia, BeefUp forums provide a chance for producers, advisors, researchers and other experts to come together to share information and ideas to support the continued growth of beef businesses throughout Queensland, NT and WA.
Get to a BeefUp forum near you to hear about:

global research underway across the areas of livestock management, nutrition, health, feedbase, land management, environment and supply chain
market insights and future market opportunities
trials and application of new technologies in your region
adoption programs, tools and resources for everyone.

Delivered over one to two days, BeefUp events include:

presentations, panel sessions, Q&A and demonstrations
discussion with expert speakers, with expert speakers, including producers, advisors and researchers
industry resources, plus a comprehensive program to take home
time for a yarn over lunch and dinner.

GRDC Grains Research Update – Goondiwindi
2025-03-04 - 2025-03-05 | Goondiwindi Waggamba Community Cultural Centre, Corner Russell and Short Streets, Goondiwindi, Qld, 4390, Australia
Goondiwindi’s 2-day GRDC Grains Research Update is not one to miss for the Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales grains industry.
Come along to hear and discuss the latest grains research topics, share ideas and network with colleagues and friends.
Read more and register now →

Cattle, carbon and sustainability — Boonah
2025-03-04 09:00 - 15:00 | The Outlook, 4001 Boonah-Ipswich Road, Boonah, Qld, 4310, Australia
Join us at Boonah to discuss carbon opportunities for your grazing business
Curious about carbon? Come along to Cattle, carbon and sustainability as we talk through the basics of what carbon means to you, how participating in a carbon project could impact your grazing business, and the opportunities it may present. This free event will provide practical steps for graziers to reduce emissions, or, if applicable, identify market options.
At Cattle, carbon and sustainability, we will discuss:

The Carbon Cycle and Carbon Emissions in agriculture
Carbon Neutral – what it means at industry and farm level
How to develop a Carbon Account for your grazing business
Practical options for managing carbon and emissions on your farm
Carbon Farming – what’s involved, methods, opportunities and risks for your business
Other emerging environmental markets.

Workshop details
Date: 5 March 2025
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Toogoolawah Golf Club
Cost: Free! We will provide smoko and lunch.
Register at: https://hlw.org.au/portfolio/cattle-carbon-and-sustainability-boonah
For enquiries, please contact Vanessa Smolders on 0432 561 610 or vanessa.s@hlw.org.au

This event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust and the Farm Business Resilience Program which is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.
Download the flyer: Cattle, carbon and sustainability Boonah (PDF, 334KB)

Writing your farm business plan workshop – Jandowae
2025-03-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Jandowae Memorial Hall, 38 George Street, Jandowae, QLD, 4410, Australia
Meet our Farm Business Resilience Planning Team and get started on creating your farm business plan.
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will:

Hear the latest on pasture dieback
Do a simple business health check which helps inform your plan
Learn about SMART goals and elements for a robust business plan
Create a short ‘getting started’ version of a Farm Business Plan
Discuss drought management ideas with peers and speakers
Hear about current financial assistance programs (e.g. Drought Preparedness Grant and loans) and how to apply using your business plan.

This is a free workshop with morning tea and lunch provided.
Register online at Farm Business Resilience Workshop – Jandowae
For more information email roger.sneath@daf.qld.gov.au
Download the workshop flyer: 2025 Farm Business Resilience – Jandowae and Peranga (PDF, 548KB).

This event is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.

NT Rangeland Management Course – Old Man Plains Research Station
2025-03-05 | Old Man Plains Research Station, Alice Springs, NT, 0871, Australia
As you prepare to welcome your new team, consider incorporating our free, one-day Rangeland Management Course into your 2025 induction program. This hands-on course provides a great introduction to local pasture species, rainfall patterns, cattle nutrition, biosecurity, weeds, and poisonous plants—specifically designed for Central Australia and directly relevant to daily station work.
Jess, a second-year ringer, shared, “I wish I’d done this in my first year—it would have changed my perspective on everything.”
Course dates and locations
Monday 17 February, Old Man Plains Research Station
Tuesday 25 February, Erldunda Roadhouse
Wednesday 5 March, Old Man Plains Research Station
Wednesday 12 March, venue north of Alice Springs – to be confirmed!
Booking details
Please book by calling Alison Kain (8951 8101) or Georgia Anderson (8951 8136), or email Livestock.Extension@nt.gov.au by the week prior. Minimum 5, maximum 15 participants.
We can also bring the course to your location! We provide all materials; you’ll need a suitable space, access to a nearby paddock for species identification, and accommodation for 2–3 facilitators.
While the course is designed for first and second-year staff, we welcome more experienced team members to join and share their local knowledge. Courses are available upon request throughout the year.

Cattle, carbon and sustainability — Toogoolawah
2025-03-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Toogoolawah Golf Club, Annette Street, Toogoolawah, Queensland, 4313, Australia
Join us at Toogoolawah to discuss carbon opportunities for your grazing business
Curious about carbon? Come along to Cattle, carbon and sustainability as we talk through the basics of what carbon means to you, how participating in a carbon project could impact your grazing business, and the opportunities it may present. This free event will provide practical steps for graziers to reduce emissions, or, if applicable, identify market options.
At Cattle, carbon and sustainability, we will discuss:

The Carbon Cycle and Carbon Emissions in agriculture
Carbon Neutral – what it means at industry and farm level
How to develop a Carbon Account for your grazing business
Practical options for managing carbon and emissions on your farm
Carbon Farming – what’s involved, methods, opportunities and risks for your business
Other emerging environmental markets.

Workshop details
Date: 5 March 2025
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Toogoolawah Golf Club
Cost: Free! We will provide smoko and lunch.
Register at: https://hlw.org.au/portfolio/cattle-carbon-and-sustainability-toogoolawah
For enquiries, please contact Vanessa Smolders on 0432 561 610 or vanessa.s@hlw.org.au

This event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust and the Farm Business Resilience Program which is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.
Download the flyer: Cattle, carbon and sustainability Toogoolawah (PDF, 337KB)

Writing your farm business plan workshop – Peranga
2025-03-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Peranga Hall, Quinalow Peranga Road, Peranga, Qld, 4352, Australia
Meet our Farm Business Resilience Planning Team and get started on creating your farm business plan.
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will:

Hear the latest on pasture dieback
Do a simple business health check which helps inform your plan
Learn about SMART goals and elements for a robust business plan
Create a short ‘getting started’ version of a Farm Business Plan
Discuss drought management ideas with peers and speakers
Hear about current financial assistance programs (e.g. Drought Preparedness Grant and loans) and how to apply using your business plan.

This is a free workshop with morning tea and lunch provided.
Register online at Farm Business Resilience Workshop – Peranga
For more information email roger.sneath@daf.qld.gov.au
Download the workshop flyer: 2025 Farm Business Resilience – Jandowae and Peranga (PDF, 548KB).

This event is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.

An honest look at drought — a hard day's work, Mitchell
2025-03-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Mitchell Shire Hall, 2-6 Cambridge Street, Mitchell, Qld, 4465, Australia
Mitchell Landcare is holding a review of the 2020 Mitchell District Drought Review to discuss drought planning and strategy.
A variety of service providers involved with drought preparation, response and recovery will be present on the day.
RSVP is essential
Let John Moore know you’re coming on 0428 996 617, or via email: propertyvaluation@bigpond.com, by 3 March.

Producer Demonstration Site cattle production webinar: BVDV, bull breakdown and weaning
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, Australia
Cattle veterinarian Dr Enoch Bergman (Swans Veterinary Services) has teamed up with grower group ASHEEP & BEEF to facilitate three Producer Demonstration Sites (PDS) that started in 2023 in Esperance, Western Australia.
In this webinar, Enoch and the lead producer from each PDS will run listeners through the projects and some of their early results.
The projects they will cover are:

Utilising heifer pre-mating serology to manage Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus (BVDV)
Preventing bull preputial breakdown by vaccination
Optimising age of weaning cattle.

For more information and to register visit Meat & Livestock Australia’s website.

Cattle, carbon and sustainability — Wondai
2025-03-06 08:30 - 15:30 | Wondai RSL, 87 MacKenzie St, Wondai, Qld, 4606, Australia
Join us at Wondai to discuss carbon opportunities for your grazing business
Curious about carbon? Come along to Cattle, carbon and sustainability as we talk through the basics of what carbon means to you, how participating in a carbon project could impact your grazing business, and the opportunities it may present. This free event will provide practical steps for graziers to reduce emissions, or, if applicable, identify market options.
Carbon in a grazing business
At Cattle, carbon and sustainability, we will discuss:

Carbon sources and sinks
Emission baselining – what you will need to complete an account
Your options to reduce emissions
Carbon projects and the associated legalities
Balancing potential returns from carbon projects and beef production
Market signals ― is the market ready for carbon reduced products?

Your carbon and beef industry experts
Billie Stanfield (DPI Beef & Carbon Extension Officer), Christophe Bur (Director, Quentic and certified Climate Active consultant) and Barbara George-Jaeggli (Research Scientist and Cropping Carbon Extension Officer).
Workshop details
Date: 12 June 2025 (Rescheduled from March 6 2025)
Location: Wondai RSL Club
Cost: Free! We will provide smoko and lunch
For enquiries, please contact Kate Brown, 0457 520 457.

This Farm Business Resilience Program event is jointly funded through Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.
You may download the full flyer here : Cattle Carbon and Sustainability Flyer – Wondai

Writing your farm business plan workshop – Hermitage Research Station
2025-03-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Hermitage Research Station, 604 Yangan Road, Warwick, Qld, 4370, Australia
Meet our Farm Business Resilience Planning Team and get started on creating your farm business plan.
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will:

Hear the latest on pasture dieback
Do a simple business health check which helps inform your plan
Learn about SMART goals and elements for a robust business plan
Create a short ‘getting started’ version of a Farm Business Plan
Discuss drought management ideas with peers and speakers
Hear about current financial assistance programs (e.g. Drought Preparedness Grant and loans) and how to apply using your business plan.

There will also be a Pasture Dieback update.
This is a free workshop with morning tea and lunch provided.
Register online at Farm Business Resilience Workshop – Hermitage
For more information email roger.sneath@daf.qld.gov.au
Download the workshop flyer: 2025 Farm Business Resilience – Hermitage Research Station (PDF, 548KB).

This event is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.

Beef Industry Connect - Atherton
2025-03-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Atherton International Club, 60 Kennedy Highway, Atherton, Queensland, 4883, Australia
The Department of Primary Industries Beef Extension team invites agribusiness professionals to an information session sharing current DPI development, research and extension projects.
Hear about:

Current business planning, legume establishment and beef industry leadership projects
Establishing sown pastures on the tablelands
Declining land condition in the Northern Gulf
Wet and dry season supplementation

This event welcomes everyone from within the agribusiness sector, aiming to provide relevant and up to date information on DPI projects and the services delivered under current projects.
Tea, coffee and light refreshments available on the day.
Don’t forget to register your attendance!

An honest look at drought — a hard day's work, Dunkeld
2025-03-06 15:30 - 17:00 | Dunkeld Hall, 55 Dunkeld Road, Dunkeld, Queensland, 4465, Australia

Weed management workshop — Kilkivan
2025-03-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Kilkivan Hall, Kilkivan, Qld, 4600, Australia
Join Gympie Regional Council to learn effective and lasting control techniques for Parthenium and Giant Rat’s Tail Grass. Featuring guest speaker Nic Zaccardi.

Date: 7th March 2025
Location: Kilkivan Public Hall 31 Bligh Street Kilkivan
Cost: Free
Time: 09:00 – 13:00

Council is offering free weed management workshops to help local primary producers tackle restricted invasive weeds, with a focus on Giant Rat’s Tail Grass and Parthenium.
These sessions cover various topics to help local primary producers control Giant Rat’s Tail Grass and Parthenium, including improved pasture as a multi-year weed control strategy, pasture agronomy for productive and competitive pastures, and using livestock for effective, long-term weed management.
Featuring guest speaker agronomist, Nic Zaccardi. With expertise in pasture management, cropping, and horticulture, Nic will share valuable knowledge to help you tackle weeds effectively.
Lunch is provided.
Please note: The content covered in this session is identical to our workshop held at The Pavilion.
For more information and to secure your spot at one of the workshops, visit https://tinyurl.com/mrh7nkrs

Pasture Dieback Session - Yarraman
2025-03-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Upper Yarraman Farmers Hall, Brown Street, Upper Yarraman, Qld, 4614, Australia
Join the DPI Sown Pastures team for an interactive and practical session focussed on Pasture Dieback management.
Learn about:

What is pasture dieback
Identify pasture dieback
Identify pasture mealy bugs
Pasture dieback management
Identify weeds exposed from dieback

$15 cash only event
Includes paddock visit and BBQ lunch!
Tea and coffee also provided.
To book, contact Ashlee on 0400 665 519

Weed management workshop — Gympie
2025-03-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Qld
Join Gympie Regional Council to learn effective and lasting control techniques for Parthenium and Giant Rat’s Tail Grass. Featuring guest speaker Nic Zaccardi.

Date: 8th March 2025
Location: The Pavilion 77 Exhibition Road Southside
Cost: Free
Time: 09:00 – 13:00

Council is offering free weed management workshops to help local primary producers tackle restricted invasive weeds, with a focus on Giant Rat’s Tail Grass and Parthenium.
These sessions cover various topics to help local primary producers control Giant Rat’s Tail Grass and Parthenium, including improved pasture as a multi-year weed control strategy, pasture agronomy for productive and competitive pastures, and using livestock for effective, long-term weed management.
Featuring guest speaker agronomist, Nic Zaccardi. With expertise in pasture management, cropping, and horticulture, Nic will share valuable knowledge to help you tackle weeds effectively.
Lunch is provided.
Please note: The content covered in this session is identical to our workshop held at The Pavilion.
For more information and to secure your spot at one of the workshops, visit https://tinyurl.com/mrh7nkrs

Business EDGE Young Guns — Charters Towers
2025-03-11 08:00 - 2025-03-12 17:00 | Charters Towers, Charters Towers, Australia
Business EDGE Young Guns- Charters Towers
Get your head around more of the ‘business side’ of your business…
Date: 11-12 March 2025
Time: 8.00am to 5.00pm both days
Venue: Charters Towers, QLD
Presented by Bush AgriBusiness
Cost includes comprehensive set of Workshop Notes, Workbook, decision support spreadsheet tools and all catering.
To register, visit BUSHAGRI website
Who to contact for more information: Contact deliverer Simone Parker on M: 0408 818 043 or admin@bushagri.com.au

Grazing Land Management EDGE — Longreach CANCELLED
2025-03-11 08:00 - 2025-03-13 17:00 | Qld
WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Grazing land management (GLM) EDGE is a 3-day workshop, designed to give you a thorough understanding of the grazing land environment in which you operate. The workshop will provide you knowledge to strategically manage your grazing business, so you can optimise your land condition and productivity in the long-term.
Attending this workshop will help you to:

understand how your land types influence productivity
recognise the dominant land types in your region and on your property
understand how soil properties influence plant growth
understand soil health and the factors that impact on it
know what land condition is, how it’s assessed, and how to manage livestock to maintain or achieve good condition
understand the role of fire in your country
understand the principles and planning steps for successfully managing weeds.

What you will learn
Practically, this workshop will describe:

selective grazing, its function, and how to reduce impacts
how to identify key plant species
the ecosystem processes that underpin productivity
basic principles of effective grazing systems
how to assess long term carrying capacity of paddocks and properties
forage budgeting to manage variation in pasture on offer
how to choose appropriate tools and strategies to improve land condition and carrying capacities.

Cost
$1,950 + GST / 1st person from one business.
$1,650 + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from the same business (primary producers only). Cost includes comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook, decision support spreadsheet tools and all catering.

Your presenters
Dr Dionne Walsh (Range IQ), and Jane Tincknell (Department of Primary Industries) will be the presenters of Grazing Land Management EDGE, Longreach.
Registration details

Call DP’s Jane Tincknell M: 0472 877 271, E: jane.tincknell@daf.qld.gov.au

Download the GLM Longreach flyer (500 KB)

Pigeonpea field walk – Condamine
2025-03-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Home Leigh, Leichhardt Highway, Condamine, Qld, 4416, Australia
Join us at our pigeonpea trial site at Condamine to inspect our pigeonpea research trials.
Woods Seeds and the Department of Primary Industries, with investment from GRDC and the assistance of MCA, are conducting pigeonpea variety and agronomy trials at a joint site on Ben Taylor’s property ‘Home Leigh’ near Condamine.
Interested growers and agronomists can see pigeonpea in the field and understand the opportunities and issues with growing pigeonpea.
Our target is to build a new pigeonpea industry in Queensland, providing growers with a profitable new broadacre summer legume crop, and developing new export markets to Asia, building on the success of mungbean and chickpea.
For more information and to RSVP please contact Stuart Thorn on 0428 712 006 or stuartthorn@mcagooondi.com.au.
Download a copy of the Condamine Pigeonpea Field Walk flyer (PDF, 485KB).

Carbon & your ag business — Tambo
2025-03-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Tambo Shire Hall Supper Room, 21 Arthur Street, Tambo, Qld, 4478, Australia
Carbon & your ag business: What does carbon mean for you?
Join AgForce for a user-friendly guide through the Carbon maze.
This free event (open to everyone) will be a clear and pragmatic guide to help you understand and navigate the world of carbon. Take advantage of expert guidance and practical experience.
Attendees will hear from Pat O’Connor from AgForce Training, and James Henderson, a carbon and natural capital expert.
Registrations are required
Click here for more information and to save your seat.

NT Rangeland Management Course – Alice Springs
2025-03-12 | Alice Springs, Alice Springs, NT, 0870, Australia
